Menopause Care in Sanford, NC
Providers who treat menopause symptoms: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
10 providers in Sanford
Sanford is the Lee County seat and the medical center of gravity for a stretch that pulls in patients from Lee, Harnett, and Chatham counties. Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, anchors the inpatient and specialty side; UNC Health and Cape Fear Valley have a growing outpatient presence here as well.
Understanding menopause and perimenopause
Menopause is the point 12 months after a final period, most often between ages 45 and 55; perimenopause is the transition leading up to it, which typically begins in the 40s and can last several years. Hormonal shifts during the transition drive the familiar symptoms: hot flashes, sleep disruption and fatigue, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and bladder changes, along with longer-term shifts in bone density and heart health.
The care message that matters: symptoms that disrupt your life are treatable, and enduring them unassisted is optional, not required.
Finding the right provider
OB-GYNs and primary-care providers both treat menopause symptoms. Management spans lifestyle steps (sleep, exercise, limiting alcohol and caffeine, stress reduction), non-hormone treatments including certain medications and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hormone therapy in its various forms; a clinician weighs benefits and risks with your history and preferences. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can compare before you call.
See a provider when lifestyle changes aren't enough, and promptly for bleeding after menopause. For chest pain, stroke signs, or other sudden severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Providers in Sanford
See all 10Vladim Bobrovnikov, MD
Vladim Bobrovnikov, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive care in women's health and reproductive medicine.
Sarah Britt Foley, MD
Sarah Britt Foley, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sanford, NC. She provides comprehensive care for women's health needs throughout all life stages.
Sam Nasseri, MD
Sam Nasseri, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving the Sanford, NC area. Dr. Nasseri provides comprehensive women's health care throughout all stages of life.
Paul M Heimbecker MD PA — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Paul M Heimbecker, MD, PA, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive women's health care and obstetric services to the local community.
Lisa Llewellyn Jones, MD
Lisa Llewellyn Jones, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist based in Sanford, NC. She provides comprehensive care for women's health needs throughout various life stages.
Jennifer Jean Delaney, DO
Jennifer Jean Delaney, DO, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She provides comprehensive women's health care throughout all stages of life.
Jacob Adam Thomas, MD
Jacob Adam Thomas, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving the Sanford, NC area. He provides care across the full spectrum of women's health and reproductive medicine.
Benjamin Keith Merritt, MD
Benjamin Keith Merritt, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive women's health care to patients in the area.
All Womens Healthcare PA — Obstetrics & Gynecology
All Womens Healthcare PA is an obstetrics and gynecology practice located in Sanford, NC. The practice provides comprehensive gynecological care for women at all life stages.
Acacia Obstetrics & Gynecology — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Acacia Obstetrics & Gynecology is an obstetrics and gynecology practice located in Sanford, NC. The practice provides comprehensive women's health services to patients in the area.
Common questions
Are menopause symptoms treatable?
Yes. Options span lifestyle adjustments, non-hormone treatments including certain medications and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hormone therapy, and a clinician will match options to your history and preferences. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.
Which provider should I see?
OB-GYNs and primary-care providers both manage menopause care; start with whichever you have a relationship with, and ask about their approach to menopause treatment when you book. Both appear in this directory.
What symptoms deserve prompt attention?
Any bleeding after menopause deserves prompt evaluation. And as at any age, chest pain, stroke signs, or sudden severe symptoms mean 911 or the nearest emergency department, not a directory search.
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